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Jadavpur University

#33 in India Admissions open
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jadavpur.edu

Overview

Jadavpur University is a public state funded technical and research university with its main campus located at Jadavpur, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It was established on 25 July in 1906 as Bengal Technical Institute and was converted into Jadavpur University on 24 December in 1955. As of the 2025 NIRF rankings, Jadavpur University has been ranked 9th among universities, 1st among state public universities, 18th among engineering institutes, and 18th overall in India. Also Nature Index ranked Jadavpur University in 1st among universities in India and 22nd overall in India in terms of research output (2023–2024). The university has been recognized by the UGC as an institute with "Potential for Excellence" and accredited an "A+" grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

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Jadavpur University at a glance

Where it stands

On IndiaScholar it is #33 of the ranked universities in India, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 1,938,816 times (h-index 330), according to OpenAlex.

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Questions about Jadavpur University
Is Jadavpur University a good university?
On IndiaScholar it is #33 of the ranked universities in India, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 1,938,816 times (h-index 330), according to OpenAlex.

Tuition fees & costs

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Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for India.

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Last updated 19 Sep 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.